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Littlebuff82

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Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« on: February 02, 2013, 10:55:20 am »
My wife bought this at an auction seven years ago.  She swears it is worth money and I think it's junk.
It is made of a light wood.
It has no manufacturer marks.
It is about 12 x 6 inches
When you rub your hand on the picture on the lid it is bumpy
The circle thing with lettering on it I think is brass

Thanks for all who help

talesofthesevenseas

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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2013, 01:01:47 pm »
The finish does not appear to be old lacquer to me. It looks too shiny and new. I would say it is modern, but I would not call it junk either, just reproduction rather than antique.
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Littlebuff82

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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2013, 01:21:17 pm »
You wouldn't happen to know what exactly it is?
By the way--Thanks for your help
« Last Edit: February 02, 2013, 04:24:48 pm by Littlebuff82 »

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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2013, 04:17:44 pm »
That is the Chinese zodiac on the brass piece, I doubt you would find that on old piece, I agree with tales that it's modernish.  It's hard to tell from the photos exactly what is what, but it kind of looks to me like a dresser box.

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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2013, 04:25:59 pm »
gg27. Thanks for your help.

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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2013, 08:34:44 am »
Thinking 70s, 80s here. Not worth much.
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Re: Need help on identifying if I have junk or an antique
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2013, 08:40:12 am »
Looks like something you'd see in a Chinese restaurant.